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Kintone alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Kintone alternative is Ragic (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Kintone compared with 5 alternatives: Quickbase, Knack, Ragic, Caspio and Ninox.
Kintone is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $24 per user / month, 5-user minimum ($16 for first-time buyers). 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| KintoneThis tool | Free trial · from $24/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Quickbase | Free trial · from $35/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Knack | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Ragic | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Caspio | Free trial · from $270/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Ninox | Free plan · from $31/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
Kintone starts at $24 a month for each person and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Ragic starts lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Kintone
Quickbase
Low-code platform for custom work apps and workflows
- Quickbase starts at $35 per user / month, priced annually, plus a platform minimum.
- Quickbase lists no iOS and Android apps, which Kintone has.
- Quickbase also covers reports.
Suits: Operations and project teams building tailored internal apps
Knack
No-code online database and web app builder
- Knack starts at $49 per month, billed annually ($59 billed monthly).
- Knack lists no iOS and Android apps, which Kintone has.
- Knack also covers forms.
Suits: Small teams building a customer portal or CRM without developers
Ragic
No-code database builder with a spreadsheet-style interface
- Ragic starts at $5 per user / month (Lite).
- Ragic has a free plan, which Kintone lacks.
- Ragic also covers forms, spreadsheets and reports.
- Ragic does not cover app builder, which Kintone does.
Suits: Small teams moving spreadsheets into a shared database
Caspio
Low-code platform for database-driven web apps
- Caspio starts at $270 per month, billed annually ($300 billed monthly).
- Caspio lists no iOS and Android apps, which Kintone has.
- Caspio also covers forms.
- Caspio does not cover workflow automation, which Kintone does.
Suits: Organizations serving many outside users, since app users are unlimited
Ninox
AI-assisted low-code platform for custom business software
- Ninox starts at $31 per user / month, billed annually ($36 billed monthly).
- Ninox has a free plan, which Kintone lacks.
- Ninox lists no iOS and Android apps, which Kintone has.
- Ninox does not cover no-code, which Kintone does.
Suits: Businesses building their own CRM, inventory or invoicing tools
Limits worth knowing in Kintone
- Plans are sold from 5 users; the page does not say how a monthly or annual contract changes the per-user price.
- The regional site shows a first-time-buyer sale; the $24 and $28 figures are the prices without it.
- Advanced customization options are limited to the Custom plan.
- Payment is by credit card only on the page; other methods go through a local sales partner.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Kintone?
The alternatives to Kintone in this directory are Quickbase, Knack, Ragic, Caspio and Ninox. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Kintone.
Is there a free alternative to Kintone?
Yes. Ragic and Ninox have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 6, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.